Commercial
LV COR down to 101.9% as insurer reveals improved H1 results
LV has recorded an improved performance for H1 2010, with sales and trading profits up on the same period of 2009.
Glacier Re to wind down business after stategic review
European reinsurer Glacier Reinsurance, has announced that the company’s existing portfolio will be placed in to an orderly run-off with immediate effect.
New Zealand hit by major quake
New Zealand’s second largest city, Christchurch, has been hit by an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale.
Brokers "fighting harder" for customers during downturn
Brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to the stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems put in place by insurers.
Am Trust makes two appointments
Am Trust Europe has appointed Laura Mansfield as new business development manager to cover its brokers in the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Arista appoints three in Bristol
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance, has made three appointments to its Bristol office.
LAS joins Fortis panel
LAS has been appointed to Fortis’ panel for roof inspection, validation and fulfilment claims.
Bluefin wins top Scottish league
The Scottish Premier League has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic and Rangers.
CNA ties up RSA deal to give it access to 142 countries
CNA has entered into an agreement that provides its US-based corporations with access to RSA's global network.
CNA ties up RSA deal to give it access to 142 countries
CNA has entered into an agreement that provides its US-based corporations with access to RSA's global network.
Exclusive online content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe September is now live with an in-depth interview RSA’s Latvian CEO Tara Kneafsey, a review of the Danish insurance market, and an analysis of where the best place is to headquarter a European insurer.
Omega Underwriting Agents names MD
Omega Insurance Holdings has appointed David Reed as managing director of its managing agency Omega Underwriting Agents.
Beardmore named as BMS boss
Carl Beardmore has been appointed chief executive of BMS Associates, the group holding company of BMS Group.
Conservatives welcome creation of Euro super-regulator
The Conservatives have welcomed an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers over the creation of three new European Supervisory Authorities and a European Systemic Risk Board.
Bluefin assists two network members seal acquisitions
Broker Partnership Services, a division of Bluefin Insurance Services, has added twelve new partners to the network in the first half of this year including a firm in the Isle of Man.
Healix International lands Virgin Atlantic deal
Medical services provider Healix International has secured a new two year contract to provide medical claims management to Virgin Atlantic flight crew.
Exclusive online content now available
Insurance Insight September is now live with an in-depth interview RSA’s Latvian CEO Tara Kneafsey, a review of the Danish insurance market, and an analysis of where the best place is to headquarter a European insurer.
Former Aon MD joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Ann Collins to the newly created role of client service director of its insurance broking operations on the Isle of Man.
European super regulator could be in place by 2011 pending 7 September vote
EU authorities are to get tough new powers to settle disputes among national financial supervisors and to ban risky financial products and activities, in a revamp of EU financial supervision plans agreed on Thursday.
Conservatives welcome creation of Euro super-regulator
The Conservatives have welcomed an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers over the creation of three new European Supervisory Authorities and a European Systemic Risk Board.
European super regulator could be in place by 2011 pending 7 September vote
EU authorities are to get tough new powers to settle disputes among national financial supervisors and to ban risky financial products and activities, in a revamp of EU financial supervision plans agreed on Thursday.
Omega Lloyd's managing agency boss Adie resigns
Omega Insurance Holdings has announced that Andrew Adie, managing director and a board member of its managing agency Omega Underwriting Agents, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
Omega Lloyd's managing agency boss Adie resigns
Omega Insurance Holdings has announced that Andrew Adie, managing director and a board member of its managing agency Omega Underwriting Agents, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
HDI-Gerling enters Irish market
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling is to create a new branch in Ireland.